Ding beats McManus to reach final

Ding Junhui becomes the first Asian to reach the World Championship final with a 17-11 victory over Alan McManus. Ding beats McManus to reach final

Selby & Fu record Crucible longest frame

Mark Selby is tied 12-12 with Marco Fu in their semi-final after the longest World Championship frame at the Crucible. Selby & Fu record Crucible longest frame

Organisers defend size of pockets

Tournament organisers deny accusations that the pockets are bigger than normal at this year's World Championship. Organisers defend size of pockets

McManus fights back against Ding

Alan McManus wins the last four frames of the session to cut Ding Junhui's World Championship semi-final lead to 9-7. McManus fights back against Ding

Ding takes commanding lead over McManus

Ding Junhui leads Alan McManus 6-2 after dominating the opening session of the World Championship semi-final. Ding takes commanding lead over McManus

Ding takes commanding lead over McManus

Ding Junhui leads Alan McManus 6-2 after dominating the opening session of the World Championship semi-final. Ding takes commanding lead over McManus

Hawkins felt O'Sullivan hangover

Barry Hawkins says his dramatic win over Ronnie O'Sullivan led to a "terrible" start in his quarter-final defeat. Hawkins felt O'Sullivan hangover

Hawkins fights back to cut Fu lead

Barry Hawkins recovers from 9-1 down to trail Marco Fu 10-6 in the World Championship quarter-finals. Hawkins fights back to cut Fu lead

Wilson 'future world champion' - Selby

Kyren Wilson will win the world title at some point in the future, says his conqueror at The Crucible, Mark Selby. Wilson 'future world champion' - Selby

Selby sees off Wilson to reach semis

World number one Mark Selby beats qualifier Kyren Wilson 13-8 to reach the semi-finals at the World Championship. Selby sees off Wilson to reach semis

Ding powers into Worlds semi-finals

Ding Junhui thrashes Mark Williams 13-3 inside two sessions to become the first man into the World Championship semi-finals. Ding powers into Worlds semi-finals

Below-par Hawkins trails Fu in quarters

A below-par Barry Hawkins trails Marco Fu 7-1 in their World Championship quarter-final, hours after knocking out Ronnie O'Sullivan. Below-par Hawkins trails Fu in quarters

Selby & Ding take charge in last eight

Mark Selby and Ding Junhui build 6-2 leads in the opening session of the World Championship quarter-finals. Selby & Ding take charge in last eight

Hawkins 'mindset' key to O'Sullivan win

Barry Hawkins says the key to beating Ronnie O'Sullivan at The Crucible was trying to forget who he was playing. Hawkins 'mindset' key to O'Sullivan win

O'Sullivan 'wasn't in fit state'

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is struggling to cope with the stress of being the sport's "figurehead". O'Sullivan 'wasn't in fit state'

Hawkins ousts O'Sullivan in decider

Barry Hawkins beats five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a thrilling second-round match at the World Championship. Hawkins ousts O'Sullivan in decider

Ding knocks Trump out of Worlds

China's Ding Junhui completes a 13-10 win over 2011 finalist Judd Trump to reach the World Championship quarter-finals. Ding knocks Trump out of Worlds

Wilson remains in command against Allen

Kyren Wilson leads Mark Allen 11-5 after the second session of their second round match at the World Championship. Wilson remains in command against Allen

Trump trailing Ding at Crucible

Second-favourite Judd Trump trails Ding Junhui 6-2 in the second round of the World Championship in Sheffield. Trump trailing Ding at Crucible

Dominant Wilson leads Allen 7-1

Kyren Wilson outplays Northern Ireland's Mark Allen to take a 7-1 lead in their second-round World Championship match. Dominant Wilson leads Allen 7-1

Organisers defend 'horrific' tables

World Snooker will "monitor conditions closely" after criticism of the tables at the World Championship in Sheffield. Organisers defend 'horrific' tables

Carter knocked out by McManus

Two-time finalist Ali Carter suffers a surprise 13-11 defeat by Alan McManus in the second round of the World Championship. Carter knocked out by McManus

Wilson thrilled with first Crucible win

Kyren Wilson says gaining his first win at the World Championship was almost as good as his maiden ranking event title. Wilson thrilled with first Crucible win

Fu holds off fightback by McGill

Marco Fu maintains his two-frame lead over Scotland's Anthony McGill, leading 9-7 at the World Championship. Fu holds off fightback by McGill

'Fantastic season' pleases beaten Gould

Martin Gould takes solace from an astonishing century break and "a fantastic season" following his World Championship exit. 'Fantastic season' pleases beaten Gould

'I'm a tough man to beat' - Williams

Mark Williams believes he is "a tough man to beat" at The Crucible where he faces "good friend" Michael Holt on Friday. 'I'm a tough man to beat' - Williams

Trump battles back to beat Liang

Fifth seed Judd Trump recovers to beat Liang Wenbo 10-8 at the World Championship in Sheffield. Trump battles back to beat Liang

Persistence got me through - Holt

Michael Holt says making the last 16 of the World Championship for the second time is reward for his staying power. Persistence got me through - Holt

'Half of top 16 will be from China'

Half of the top 16 players in the world will be from China one day, says World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn. 'Half of top 16 will be from China'

O'Sullivan could bash me up - Hawkins

Barry Hawkins says he will have to up his game to avoid being "bashed up" by Ronnie O'Sullivan at the World Championship. O'Sullivan could bash me up - Hawkins

Masters trophy renamed to honour Hunter

The Masters trophy is to be renamed the Paul Hunter Trophy from 2017, in honour of the three-time former champion. Masters trophy renamed to honour Hunter

Confidence dipped in Allen loss - Mann

Crucible debutant Mitchell Mann says his confidence drained rapidly during a 10-3 World Championship defeat by Mark Allen. Confidence dipped in Allen loss - Mann

Scots tip McGill 'to go all the way'

Anthony McGill has 'the whole package' and 'is as good as anyone' believe fellow Scots Alan McManus and Graeme Dott. Scots tip McGill 'to go all the way'

Robertson reflects on 'best season'

Neil Robertson feels he has had the best season of his career, despite a surprise World Championship first-round defeat. Robertson reflects on 'best season'

Allen eases past Mann in Sheffield

World number seven Mark Allen moves into the second round of the World Championship with a 10-3 win over debutant Mitchell Mann. Allen eases past Mann in Sheffield

Higgins 'should inspire fear'- Hendry

Stephen Hendry believes the game's top players should fear revitalised fellow Scot John Higgins at the World Championship. Higgins 'should inspire fear'- Hendry

Milkins loss rounds off 'terrible' year

Robert Milkins says his World Championship first-round defeat by Mark Selby rounded off a "terrible" season. Milkins loss rounds off 'terrible' year

I suffer from depression - White

Michael White does "not know where to turn" with his game as he discusses his "mental state" following his World Championship exit. I suffer from depression - White

Selby through despite Milkins fightback

Mark Selby survives a determined Robert Milkins comeback to move into the second round of the World Championship. Selby through despite Milkins fightback

O'Sullivan warned for media no-show

Ronnie O'Sullivan is given a formal warning by World Snooker after failing to fulfil media obligations at the World Championship. O'Sullivan warned for media no-show

Chat with fan inspires Baird to victory

Qualifier Sam Baird says a mid-match chat with a fan helped relax him in his shock 10-7 first-round win over world number 15 Michael White. Chat with fan inspires Baird to victory

Gilbert plans ahead after Crucible exit

David Gilbert is already thinking about next season after losing 10-7 to Ronnie O'Sullivan at the World Championship. Gilbert plans ahead after Crucible exit

Allen prepared for Mann slowing tactics

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen says he will not allow himself to get frustrated when he faces debutant Mitchell Mann in Sheffield. Allen prepared for Mann slowing tactics

O'Sullivan holds off Gilbert in opener

Five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan beats David Gilbert 10-7 to reach the second round of the World Championship. O'Sullivan holds off Gilbert in opener

Crucible can be a nightmare - Holt

Michael Holt says previous World Championship "nightmares" can not take away from the excitement of his Crucible return. Crucible can be a nightmare - Holt

Maguire 'embarrassed' at Crucible loss

Stephen Maguire blames a lack of motivation for his World Championship defeat by Alan McManus at the Crucible. Maguire 'embarrassed' at Crucible loss

Snooker great Davis announces retirement

Six-time world champion Steve Davis announces his retirement from snooker at the age of 58 after a 38-year career. Snooker great Davis announces retirement

'Life like living in a big holiday camp'

As Steve Davis slips into sporting retirement he can look back on a life well lived and a grand old life to come, writes Ben Dirs. 'Life like living in a big holiday camp'

McGill beats former champion Murphy

Last year's finalist Shaun Murphy suffers a shock first-round loss to qualifier Anthony McGill at the World Championship. McGill beats former champion Murphy

Champion Bingham trailing Carter

Ali Carter takes a 5-4 lead against champion Stuart Bingham after the first session on day one at the World Championship in Sheffield. Champion Bingham trailing Carter

I'm one of the greats - O'Sullivan

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says his combination of entertainment and titles make him one of the game's great players. I'm one of the greats - O'Sullivan

Bingham wants to break 'Crucible Curse'

World champion Stuart Bingham would love to end the "Crucible Curse" and will take inspiration from last year's win. Bingham wants to break 'Crucible Curse'

Mixing it with snooker's big boys

BBC Sport profiles some of the World Championship qualifiers, including a debutant, ex-champions and a possible fairytale winner. Mixing it with snooker's big boys

VIDEO: Allen confident for Crucible bid

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen says he expects to win the World Championship if he can produce his best form in Sheffield. VIDEO: Allen confident for Crucible bid

World Championship 2016 schedule & scores

Schedule and scores for the 2016 World Championship, held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. World Championship 2016 schedule & scores

Bingham faces Carter in Worlds opener

Defending champion Stuart Bingham will face a tough first-round tie against Ali Carter in the 2016 World Championship. Bingham faces Carter in Worlds opener

Qualifier Ding ready for Crucible seeds

Former world number one Ding Junhui comes through World Championship qualifying and says he is the player seeds will want to avoid. Qualifier Ding ready for Crucible seeds

Un-Nooh misses final-black 147 again

Thepchaiya Un-Nooh misses final black for a 147 for the second time this season during World Championships qualifying. Un-Nooh misses final-black 147 again

Ding one win from Crucible place

Ding Junhui progresses to the final round of qualifying for the World Championship with a 10-1 win over Ross Muir. Ding one win from Crucible place

O'Sullivan still not greatest - Bingham

Ronnie O'Sullivan must match Stephen Hendry's haul of world titles to be considered snooker's greatest, says Stuart Bingham. O'Sullivan still not greatest - Bingham

World Championship on the BBC

Watch live coverage of the 2016 World Snooker Championship on BBC TV, Red Button and mobile devices. World Championship on the BBC

Davis fails to reach World Championship

Six-time champion Steve Davis loses in the first round of qualifying for the World Championship in Sheffield. Davis fails to reach World Championship

White out of Worlds qualifying

Six-time finalist Jimmy White loses 10-9 to Gerard Greene in World Championship qualifying, but Graeme Dott advances. White out of Worlds qualifying

Ebdon beats Wattana in Worlds qualifier

Former world champion Peter Ebdon is two wins away from a return to the Crucible after beating James Wattana in qualifying. Ebdon beats Wattana in Worlds qualifier

Top females in record Q School entry

World ladies champion Reanne Evans and rival Ng On Yee are among a record entry of 174 for World Snooker's 2016 Q School. Top females in record Q School entry

Evans wins 11th world title in 12 years

Reanne Evans wins a record 11th Ladies' World Snooker Championship with a 6-4 victory over defending champion Ng On Yee. Evans wins 11th world title in 12 years